: ornamented with or having the form of a raised pattern, design, image, etc.
an embossed envelope
When the paper is placed in the blind stamper with the chop mark in place and the handle pressed, a neat, embossed image of the chop appears on the print.—
John Ross et al.
John Ross et al.… a cloth-based coated material that offers seven embossed patterns that simulate the look and feel of leather.—Publishers Weekly
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The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Even the staunchest minimalists can’t deny the appeal of embossed leather.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Made of embossed glass, they can be paired with other glass serveware items in the collection, like these 12-ounce footed goblets.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
Bria styled her look with a Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 handbag in an embossed glossy black leather and a pair of heeled sandals in the same black hue.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
The embossed ripple pattern was created specifically for the Code 11.59.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
It is also fitted with a handsome navy-blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern, red stitching, and a platinum foldover clasp.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Even the staunchest minimalists can’t deny the appeal of embossed leather.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Made of embossed glass, they can be paired with other glass serveware items in the collection, like these 12-ounce footed goblets.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
Bria styled her look with a Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 handbag in an embossed glossy black leather and a pair of heeled sandals in the same black hue.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
The embossed ripple pattern was created specifically for the Code 11.59.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
It is also fitted with a handsome navy-blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern, red stitching, and a platinum foldover clasp.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embossed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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